John S. DeStefano

Longtime Staten Islander; beloved father and grandfather, 72 John S. DeStefano, beloved father, and grandfather, 72, passed away on December 12, 2022 peacefully in his home. He was predeceased by his wife, the love of his life, Donna DeStefano (nee Trapani). He was the loving father to John A. DeStefano and his wife Jasmine, and to Joanne Figueroa and her husband Samuel. He was the dear grandfather to Samuel, Elijah, Luke, and Noah Figueroa and John Thomas, James DeStefano, Rebecca Sinibaldi, Sarah Gonzales, and Jonathan Perez. He was born to his parents John Michael and Josephine (nee Musto) DeStefano in May of 1950 in Hoboken, New Jersey. John was raised in Hoboken,where he often recalled fond memories he had of playing stickball and kick the can, eating at Leo's, and going to his Aunt Mary's restaurant, Mary's Open Kitchen, for her famous meatballs. He went to Hoboken High School and St. Peter's College where he was a member of the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity and graduated in 1973. He worked for many years as a banker with Manufacturers' Hanover Trust and later with Chase. John moved to Staten Island in 1974 after marrying his cherished wife, Donna. As a devoted father, he loved going to all his kids' sporting events and cheering them on. John never tired of speaking about his grandchildren, whom he dearly loved, and enjoyed spending time with them. He was an avid NY Yankees and NY Giants fan. He enjoyed playing cards, especially when he would gather with his best friends to play poker. John selflessly took care of his family and loved to stay in touch with his cousins. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Martin Hughes Funeral Home; 530 Narrows Road, Staten Island, NY 10304. Service will be held on December 16, 2022 at 9:30 at Holy Rosary RCChurch; 80 Jerome Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305 with a final resting place at Moravian Cemetery; 2205 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will be greatly appreciated. Martin Hughes Funeral Home 530 Narrows Road S Staten Island, NY 10304 (718) 447-0873